Florence Santa Croce and Bargello Self-Guided Audio Walk: Dante's Quarter, Roman Arena and Synagogue

What to bring

• Phone and tour link: Bring a charged smartphone to access the GPS map and audio tour in your browser.
• Earphones: Bring your own earphones so you can hear the commentary clearly in the streets.
• Mobile data: Use mobile data for smooth map loading, or open the tour on Wi-Fi before you set off.
• Clothing: Wear modest clothing suitable for entering working churches on the route.
• Footwear: Wear comfortable walking shoes for the 1.8 km route on old stone streets.

What's not allowed

• Large bags: Do not bring large bags, as these are not allowed on this experience.
• Pets: Do not bring pets on this walk, except certified service animals.
• Food and drinks: Do not carry outside food or beverages for consumption along the route.
• Drones and pro gear: Do not use drones or professional cameras during this experience.

Additional information

• Age restriction: Children under 3 years are not allowed on this experience.
• Best time to start: For easier visiting, start between Tuesday and Friday at around 10:00.
• Synagogue hours: The synagogue opens at 10:00, and it is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
• Market hours: The Sant'Ambrogio market is open until 14:00 and is closed on Sundays.
• Bargello closure: The Bargello museum is closed on Mondays, so plan your day accordingly.
• Santa Croce hours: Santa Croce opens only in the afternoon on Sundays.
• Calcio storico dates: Avoid mid to late June if you want Piazza Santa Croce open, as calcio storico fills it.
• 2026 event note: In 2026, calcio storico games are on 13, 14, and 24 June in Piazza Santa Croce.
• Opening after dark: The streets remain accessible after dark, but interiors along the route may close.
• Start location: The walk starts at the synagogue gate at Via Luigi Carlo Farini 6, east of the cathedral.
• Bus to start: You can take buses 6, 14, 23, or 31 to stop Colonna 01 for the starting area.
• No tram access: No tram line serves this quarter, so plan on walking or using buses.
• Nearby rest spot: Piazza Massimo d'Azeglio near the start offers shade and benches for a short break.
• Return transport: At the end, buses stop beside the basilica at stops Magliabechi and Verdi.
• Link to another walk: The Ponte alle Grazie, the start of the Piazzale Michelangelo walk, is 460 meters from the end.
• Synagogue security: The synagogue gate is guarded with bag checks, so keep the gate clear and avoid photographing guards.
• Slippery streets: The old stone slabs, especially on the Via Torta curve, become slippery when wet.
• Crowded areas: Piazza Santa Croce and Borgo de' Greci are busy by day, so keep bags closed and in front.
• Residential streets: People live in Via Torta, Via dei Bentaccordi, and Piazza dei Peruzzi, so keep your voice low.
• Forecourt rules: Eating or lingering on the forecourts of Santa Croce and Sant'Ambrogio is forbidden by city ordinance.
• Church etiquette: Sant'Ambrogio and the Badia are working churches, so keep quiet during services.

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